Can an American Get a Passport from Panama?
Getting a Panamanian passport is possible, but for most expats living here it’s not necessary or desirable. Mostly due to the difficulty of the process and its requirements.
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Getting a Panamanian passport is possible, but for most expats living here it’s not necessary or desirable. Mostly due to the difficulty of the process and its requirements.
I’m happy to hear you’re interested in the Malaga area of Spain. It’s a beautiful area. With 300 days of sunshine a year, gorgeous accessible beaches, rich history, and plenty of cafes, bars, museums, and shops, you’ll never be short of things to do.
No matter what, you will still pay less in Portugal’s main cities than in, say, Paris, London, or even Madrid. Living in New York City will cost you a whopping 96.73% more than living in Lisbon.
to San Miguel de Allende! I used to live in Colonia Allende… a little side street off Calle de Las Flores. It can be a bit of a walk into centro but doable, as you say.
Once you have a residence visa, you can bring used household goods into Portugal duty-free. The best way to do so is to hire a shipping company.
Of course, when planning your big move, you must remember an integral part of your family—your pets! The good news is there’s no quarantine for pets arriving in Costa Rica, and it is a relatively straightforward process.
In this age of global technology, distances seem shorter than ever. Today’s VoIP services and free cellphone chat programs are helping millions stay in touch without breaking the bank. They allow you to call or even have video-chats from anywhere in the world.
In years gone by, sargassum was an every-few-years occurrence here in Belize. Sure, there was some sargassum that drifted ashore each year, but it was only every few years that it came in large amounts.
There are LGBTQ+ tourists and expats all over Mexico, traveling and living happily. But there are certain locations that are especially welcoming to people from these communities.
Transferring money from the U.S. to Belize can be tricky. Not on the Belizean side, but thanks to U.S. banks.